Head of Maui emergency agency resigns after defending not sounding sirens

Herman Andaya's resignation comes after the deadly blaze in Maui killed at least 111 people and razed thousands of buildings

The head of the Maui emergency management agency, who has been under fire for not activating disaster sirens during last week's wildfire response, resigned Thursday, citing health reasons.

Richard Bissen, the Maui mayor, accepted the resignation of Herman Andaya, the county of Maui announced on Facebook.